AD 05-2609
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Textron | Canada Model 222 | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U and 230 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Bell | Helicopter Textron | Airworthiness Directives; Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U and 230 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the main rotor grip or pitch horn assembly due to cracks in the disassembled hub assembly could lead to loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspect each main rotor grip and pitch horn assembly without disassembling the hub assembly. Visually inspect each affected grip and pitch horn assembly for cracks using a 10-power or higher magnifying glass. Disassemble the hub assembly and inspect the grip and pitch horn assembly for cracks. Replace any unairworthy or cracked parts with airworthy parts.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Bell Helicopter Textron, A Division of Textron Canada Model 222, 222B, 222U, and 230 helicopters.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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